Chennai - Dravidian Cultural Heritage and Piligrimage
Chennai - is a unique mix of the modern and the ancient. Age old temples and modern software parks. Destinations accessible from here include the world’s richest temple of Lord Balaji of Tirupati (350 km/ 6 hours) and Puducherry (Pondicherry) (250 km/5 hours)a former French colony that exhibits both its French upbringing and its Dravidian heritage. Also accessible is the famous Silk town of Kancheepuram (300km/6 hours) famous for its Silk sarees and other fine weaves.